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Château Des Erles 2013 Wine Review

Château Des Erles 2013

Château Des Erles 2013

Fitou, South Of France A.C., France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Château Des Erles

Agent: Kirkwood Diamond Canada Partnership

Natalie's Score: 87/100

A little reduced on the nose, but the sample bottle at the tasting may just have been faulted. On the palate, much better with fleshy dark fruit and smoke. Robust and savoury. Firm tannic grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats.

Food pairings: roast pork, bison burgers, fricassee rabbit.

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This Château Des Erles 2013 was reviewed on August 19, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2004  2004 

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

The old vines grown on steep slopes coupled with the high winds in the Corbieres really work for this quality finished product produced by the well known Lurton family. The Chateau des Erles is a well integrated blend of richness and elegance with notes of cherry, vanilla, dark currant, and vibrant cherry.
From Fitou in the South Of France, Château Des Erles (2013)is made by the famed Bordelaise Lurton family - Jacques and François Lurton. Ripe cherries, red berries and vanilla from oak ageing can be found on the palate. Try it with a slow-braised brisket. - Community Wine Reviews

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